SirsiDynix revealed its plans to embed a complete social network directly in a library's catalog. It will use the ChiliFresh Review Engine to embed patron-written book reviews directly into catalog records and will incorporate a number of social networking features like “profiles, content lists, chat and messaging options, and forums for book discussions.” The Bookshelf will be the core of these features and users will be able to gather and make reviews on favorite works in this area. Recommendations from materials added to the Bookshelf as well as suggestions from friends and other users with related interests will be another feature that will be available. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6625166.html
The statewide library network in Ohio, INFOhio, and SirsiDynix launched a new learning site with an assortment of resources. All of these resources are available from one single portal. The name of this site is SchoolRooms, which has 70 rooms full of educational material where students can find information on almost any topic they are looking for. Teachers, students, and even parents have access to these rooms. Every INFOhio automated school has access to this portal. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6617677.html
SirsiDynix revealed its plans to embed a complete social network directly in a library's catalog. It will use the ChiliFresh Review Engine to embed patron-written book reviews directly into catalog records and will incorporate a number of social networking features like “profiles, content lists, chat and messaging options, and forums for book discussions.” The Bookshelf will be the core of these features and users will be able to gather and make reviews on favorite works in this area. Recommendations from materials added to the Bookshelf as well as suggestions from friends and other users with related interests will be another feature that will be available.
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6625166.html
The statewide library network in Ohio, INFOhio, and SirsiDynix launched a new learning site with an assortment of resources. All of these resources are available from one single portal. The name of this site is SchoolRooms, which has 70 rooms full of educational material where students can find information on almost any topic they are looking for. Teachers, students, and even parents have access to these rooms. Every INFOhio automated school has access to this portal. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6617677.html